What is the cheapest way to get from Wacken to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Wacken to Cologne is to drive which costs €65 - €110 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wacken to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Wacken to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €65 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Wacken and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Wacken to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Itzehoe and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Wacken to Cologne?

The distance between Wacken and Cologne is 525 km. The road distance is 485.9 km.

How do I travel from Wacken to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Wacken to Cologne without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 6h 30m and costs €85 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Wacken to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Wacken to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wacken to Cologne train from?

Wacken to Cologne train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, depart from Itzehoe station.

Where does the Wacken to Cologne train arrive?

Wacken to Cologne train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Wacken to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Wacken to Cologne is 486 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Wacken to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

Wacken to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wacken to Cologne by train, car, or plane

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Train via Hamburg
best
1. Take the train from Itzehoe to Hamburg Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 30m
€87–358
Drive 485.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Wacken to Colognecar 485.9 km
4h 4m
€70–101
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Itzehoe to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 36m
€101–305
Train
1. Take the train from Itzehoe to Köln Hbftrain 33
6h 42m
€90–370
Train via Münster
1. Take the train from Itzehoe to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 33
2. Take the train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
7h 14m
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Itzehoe to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 43m
€125–362

Wacken to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

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6h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 525.3 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Wacken, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Wacken Wasberger Weg to Köln Hbf via Heeslingen Mitte, Itzehoe, and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 30m.

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